Hey, does this pole still work? Welcome back to the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip podcast! This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk a little about the state of the podcast, how we’ve figured out we’ll continue, and what that means is in store for your earholes in the future. Then, after we take care of the old business, it’s onto the new as we discuss the Eaglemoss Ecto-1 build continuing by Fanhome (spoiler, we may both not be continuing with the build — ooooh, drama), and the latest on the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel filming in London now. We haven’t had a chance to chat latest casting announcements, how the WGA and possibly other strikes are impacting production, and a whole lot more!
#725 - "We Didn't Start the Crossrip" - June 28, 2021
This week on the show, we’re exploring another fan theory - this time we explore if the Ghostbusters actually caused the very thing they were trying to prevent. Up first, a few news item recaps including some more talk about that Hughes & Thrall demo from last week and a very particular “error” someone spotted on the Ghostbusters Afterlife teaser poster. Then, in the second half of the show, the boys jump into debating if the Ghostbusters, by capturing ghosts and storing them all in one place, were the actual cause of the Crossrip that brought Gozer into our dimension. It’s a fun one, don’t miss it!
#720 - "Retro Kenner Ecto-1 Unboxing" - May 24, 2021
This week on the show, the kind folks at Hasbro have sent us their reissued Ecto-1, Bug-Eye Ghost, and Fearsome Flush figures for a fun unboxing and trip down memory lane. How do each of the respective toys stack up to the originals? Is this in fact the cleanest and brightest white we've ever seen a Kenner Ecto? All these things and more will be answered, tune in!
#711 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 14" - March 22, 2021
It's St. Patrick's Day and Troy and Chris have had a rough week, it's no coincidence we're exhausted and working on the left exhaust... unwind with us as this week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 build with Issue 9, Stage 28! And while we do, we're talking about the Walmart pre-orders, extended cuts of certain movies, and a whole lot more. We know these build episodes aren't for everyone, so make sure to join us next week for a regular format episode and we're working to move these builds toward a livestream model where you can join in and chat with us while we build. Stay tuned!
#710 - "Dic Peeks: Play Them Ragtime Boos" - March 15, 2021
Kenner is re-releasing the Ecto-1, Fearsome Flush and Bug-Eye AND we're diving into our second Dic Peeks commentary on another Real Ghostbusters classic: Play Them Ragtime Boos. It's a jam-packed episode so let's just get into it: up for preorder this Monday, March 15th are three new retro Kenner Real Ghostbusters toys from Hasbro. One of which, the Ecto-1 is sure to be not just a crowd-pleaser, but an extremely welcome surprise to Troy and Chris. Then, in the second half of the show, join us for another Dic Peeks commentary on "Play Them Ragtime Boos" - an episode that remains a nostalgic favorite, but what flaws may we have overlooked over the years?
#709 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 13" - March 8, 2021
This week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 build with Issue 9, Stage 27! And it proves to be a little tricky for Troy and Chris. But before we do anything, we have a special letter (and important correction) from Don Shay of Cinefex magazine in response to last week's episode.
#706 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 12" - February 15, 2021
This week on the show, we’re building stages 25 and 26 of the Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kit by Eaglemoss. And while we do, we’re talking about the latest goings on in Ghostbusters-land including Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters airing on the official Ghostbusters YouTube channel and more. Join us in the audio podcast, or make sure to subscribe to the Crossrip YouTube channel to be the first to see a quad-top down view of our build in real time, and make sure to start your subscription with Hero Collector to build along with us!
#703 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 11" - January 25, 2021
This week on the show we're talking about Empire Magazine's first look at Ghostbusters Afterlife (now delayed to release November 11, 2021). And while we do, we're building up our amazing Eaglemoss Hero Collector die-cast Ecto-1 subscription. Join us as we work through stages 23 and 24, while also talking Ghostbusters stuff and any other pop culture things that come to mind!
#645 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 10" - November 23, 2020
This week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 die-cast model builds with stages 21 and 22! And while we do, we're talking about the Transformers Ectotron's re-release from Hasbro, Ghostbusters Afterlife continuing post production on the Sony Pictures lot, and a whole lot more!This week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 die-cast model builds with stages 21 and 22! And while we do, we're talking about the Transformers Ectotron's re-release from Hasbro, Ghostbusters Afterlife continuing post production on the Sony Pictures lot, and a whole lot more!
#644 - "LEGOs, Reeboks, and Ectotrons" - November 16, 2020
This week on the show, we're talking all about merch! From LEGO's new super-detailed Ecto-1 kit now available for purchase with an accessory that hints at things to come in Ghostbusters Afterlife to Hasbro re-offering the Ectotron Transformer ALSO with an Afterlife spin, there's much to talk about! There's also a paper insert within the new Reebok Ghoststomper sneakers that may give a few hints toward Afterlife, if only we could all decode the message. All that plus Ernie Hudson's Vinz Clortho theory, Dan Aykroyd's Bottle Service video, Ray Parker Jr. on the Professor of Rock and why Ghostbusters II was trending on Twitter last week!
#643 - Dan Milano, Creator "Glitch Techs" - November 9, 2020
This week on the show, we're talking with Dan Milano! Dan is a huge Ghostbusters fan like us, having first seen the film at a drive-in -- with a very funny story to go along with it. But also, Dan is the co-creator of the Netflix animated series Glitch Techs, and created Greg the Bunny. He's also written for Robot Chicken, Star Wars Detours, and has even written a sequel to the film Short Circuit - all of which are discussed on this week's program!This week on the show, we're talking with Dan Milano! Dan is a huge Ghostbusters fan like us, having first seen the film at a drive-in -- with a very funny story to go along with it. But also, Dan is the co-creator of the Netflix animated series Glitch Techs, and created Greg the Bunny. He's also written for Robot Chicken, Star Wars Detours, and has even written a sequel to the film Short Circuit - all of which are discussed on this week's program!
#642 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 9" - November 2, 2020
This week on the show, we're building Stages 18 through 20 of the Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 model kit! And while we do, we're talking about the Ghostbusters Afterlife delay to June, Ghostbusters clothing and sneaker offerings from Reebok, Fortnite and Rocket League skins, official Mack's Factory Proton Pack prop replica part sales, and more!
#640 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 8" - October 19, 2020
Technical difficulties aren't going to get us down - this week on the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip podcast, we're building stages 16 and 17 of the Eaglemoss Hero Collector subscription Ecto-1 model kit. And while we do, we're talking about the latest Ghostbusters Afterlife news including film scoring happening on the Sony Pictures lot, Adam Savage working on a pair of Ecto-Goggles, Element Ghostbusters skateboards hitting virtual shelves, Urban Outfitters and Joshua Vides Ghostbusters-themed clothing on sale, and what does Coming To America 2 going to Amazon Prime mean for Afterlife? And yes, we attempted video this go-round and had a massive technical failure - but next time, get ready for all the split-screen building you can handle!
#637 - "Hasbro PulseCon Round-Up" - September 28, 2020
This week on the show, we’re recapping all the goings-on at Hasbro’s virtual PulseCon Ghostbusters panels: from Ernie Hudson’s walk down memory lane to two new product reveals. The Ecto-1 Plasma Series Ecto-1 came (and went) on the same day it was announced, and a Real Ghostbusters retro GhostPopper was reissued through Walmart stores and (as of this printing) is still available for purchase. Aside from that, what did we glean from the panel and the interviewees. And what does this panel reveal a bit about Hasbro’s focus in terms of demographic, or more specifically some of the challenges that they’re facing with Ghostbusters? All of these topics, plus a whole lot of talk about Jason Reitman’s walk around the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters Afterlife is here and ready for your ears!
#633 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 7" - August 31, 2020
This week on the show, we’re tackling the opposite side of the front suspension on our Ecto-1 kits with Issue 6, Stage 15! As we build the incredible Eaglemoss Hero Collector subscription set, Troy and Chris talk about the latest in pop culture including what doors DC Comics’ Fandome has opened for future virtual conventions, listener advice on keeping extra parts handy, and a whole lot more!
#631 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 6 and Ghostbusters II Score News" - August 17, 2020
The long-awaited score album release for Ghostbusters II is coming, we’ll talk about that as we also discover just how difficult steering rods and spring coils can be while building our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kits! That’s right, as we work through Stage 14 of our Ectomobile scale model kit, we’re talking about Randy Edelman’s score finally getting a proper album release from Sony Masterworks, Sony Pictures opening the studio doors again for a drive-in theater, LEGO mobile gaming, even the state of popular culture as a whole (as tends to often happen with these building episodes). Join us, won’t you! And watch out for flying spring coils.
#630 - "Remembering Tom Pollock" - August 10, 2020
This week on the show, we remember Ivan Reitman’s producing partner and Hollywood legend Tom Pollock, who passed at age 77. From a heartfelt remembrance in Vanity Fair by Reitman himself, to hearing Pollock’s words on stage talking about Draft Day, learn how Pollock was a key figure in many of the films that are probably among your favorites. Then in the second half of the show, some Ghostbusters Afterlife news, including three product leaks from Hasbro: the Spengler Neutrona Wand, Tully’s Terrible Night, and packaging for the Afterlife Ecto-1 (and the boys trying to figure out the best way to talk about them). And what do these leaks combined with studios choosing to release two large tentpole films on digital mean for Afterlife’s March release date?
#626 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 5" - July 13, 2020
We’re back to building our Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kits, this week stages 11 through 13 (otherwise known as the blue hose stages). While we’re doing so, we’re talking about Ghostbusters being number one at the box office 36 years later, Ghostbusters Year One issue number 4 and what it sets up for the future, remembering Peter Aykroyd and Carl Reiner, and a whole lot more!
#619 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 3" - May 18, 2020
This week on the show, the Eaglemoss Ecto-1 build continues with perhaps the most difficult stage to date! Join Troy and Chris as they work their way through Issue 4 and two stages in which the engine block starts to come together. Sound boring for an audio podcast? It might be, but the boys spend time catching up on pop culture, Ghostbusters goings-on, and about mid-way through they’re joined by an unexpected guest who sticks around to the end of the show - - and he sure has a lot of questions for our hosts. Starting with… why? Why are you doing this?
#617 - "Eaglemoss Builders Club Part 2" - May 4, 2020
This week on the show, Troy and Chris are building the next issue’s worth of the Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kit! Listen as the guys chat about anything and everything from Middleditch and Schwartz to their thoughts on Ghostbusters animated films and a whole lot more as they work through each of the pieces. Make sure to build along with them, and let us know if you experience the same challenges and fun in building your Ectomobile along with us!